Bridgwater War Memorial

Bridgwater War Memorial
Bridgwater War Memorial
England
	The Angel of Bridgwater which serves as Bridgwater War Memorial in King Square with the offices of Sedgemoor District Council in the background
	For World War I, World War II, Korean War, Falklands Conflict and Afghan conflict
Established	1924
Unveiled	1924
Location	51.1296°N 3.0039°W; near Bridgwater, Somerset
Designed by	John Angel
Commemorated	World War I – 364; World War II −113; Korean War – 1; Falklands Conflict – 1; Afghan conflict −1;

Bridgwater War Memorial is a Grade II* listed war memorial located on King Square in Bridgwater, Somerset, England, on the site previously occupied by Bridgwater Castle. It was designed by John Angel in the mid-1920s. The green figure of the memorial is allegorical, representing "Civilization as a seated female, holding a globe in one hand and with the book of knowledge on her lap."

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